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Trump administration rolls back a key protection for imperiled wildlife
The Trump administration finalized a rule narrowing the definition of 'harm' under the Endangered Species Act, allowing activities like oil drilling and logging in critical wildlife habitats if animals are not directly killed. Environmentalists warn this could accelerate species extinction, while industry groups argue it protects economic growth and private property rights.
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